IRAN, Pahlavis. Muhammad Reza Shah, AH 1320-1358 / AD 1941-1979. 1/2 Pahlavi SH 1338 = 1959 (Gold, 20 mm, 4.06 g, 12 h), Tehran. Bare head of Muhammad Reza Shah to left between inscription and date. Rev. Lion and sun (Pahlavi coat of arms) above denomination, all within wreath. Friedberg 102. KM 1161. Mintage of only 144,000 examples. In NGC encapsulation, graded MS 64. Clashed dies and very minor scratches, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the Asha & Ardeshir Dabestani Collection, formed over the past four decades.